Chairman Kerekes explained that Discussion Items D8, D9, D10, and D11 were moved to the beginning of the agenda following the consensus of the Board at its Workshop meeting on July 25, 2017.  The district's financial advisor, Jon Ford, was present to answer questions and facilitate the signing of the required documents to proceed with the refinancing of the Certificates of Participation.

A recess of the Regular meeting of the Clay County School Board was called at approximately 6:08 p.m. and a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Clay School Board Leasing Corporation was convened.

The district's financial advisor, Jon Ford, explained the purpose of the Leasing Corporation and the process to move forward with the refinance.  

Following approval, the School Board executed both Resolutions.  Subsequently, the special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Clay School Board Leasing Corporation was adjourned at 6:16 p.m. and the Board reconvened its Regular meeting.

Ms. Alisha Burris, who is the Vice President and Program Director for Cenergistic, Inc., used a visual presentation to review the primary goals of the district's partnership with Cenergistic and our cost savings.  We are currently in Performance Year 2.  In Performance Year 1, the district realized a 50% shared savings with the major energy expenditure being electricity (HVAC).  Board questions and discussion followed the presentation.

• Laura Mayberry - salaries and increased insurance premiums
• Becky Smith - salaries and increased insurance premiums
• Liz Crane - salaries and increases in insurance premiums

Comments from Superintendent Davis included the following:

• In response to concerns about increases in health insurance premiums, Mr. Davis had reached out to the CEO of United Health Care and learned that our costs have increased due to the high number of claims.   He will continue to work to support employees and look for ways to keep insurance costs down.  
• Mr. Davis provided clarification of problems with the transition from Navigator to the new TRACK system for professional development.  He assured teachers their points are there!  
• Mr. Davis stands ready to support teachers and support staff and looks forward to an outstanding 2017-2018 school year.  
• Mr. Davis voiced support for the unions' First Book campaign. 

Speaker:  Jessie Spradley -  representing Clay Builders Council/NEFBA

There was Board discussion in which the majority felt it important to support the builders.  Mrs. Bolla felt the timing is wrong and preferred to wait until after completion of School "Y." 

This item was placed on the agenda at the request of the Board Attorney.  Mr. D'Agata explained that districts are joining forces to be part of a collective action to challenge various aspects of HB 7069.  Currently, five Boards have committed, Bay, Broward, Lee, St Lucie, and Volusia, each contributing between $10,000 to $25,000.   The Boards of Orange, Dade, Hillsborough, and other counties are expected to consider their involvement by the end of August.  Mr. D'Agata stated the Board should consider if it wants to be part of this challenge and contribute funds, which would give an opportunity to help shape the complaint.  Each district's portion could be determined by a pro-rata share based on enrollment.

Speakers:

• Donna Mace - representing two teacher activist groups; encouraged support for the challenge;
• Travis Christensen - Legislative interference in education issues; 

Following Board discussion which included varying opinions, the consensus was to see where the suit stands in another month and bring the topic back on the September board agenda for further discussion.  Mrs. Kerekes asked that the Board Attorney provide updates to the Board in the interim.  

At the request of Board Member Studdard, Michael McAuley, Assistant Superintendent for Climate and Culture, shared information about how the device inventory was compiled and also how approval of this Dell Agreement will help with the device equity gap between schools.  The additional devices acquired will help to implement many of the newer curriculum initiatives that we have recently put into place.  

Chairman Kerekes opened the Public Hearing.  With no one present to speak, the public hearing was closed.

Chairman Kerekes opened the Public Hearing.  With no one present to speak, the public hearing was closed.

Chairman Kerekes opened the Public Hearing.  Following public comments from James Otto pertaining to football injuries, the public hearing was closed.

Board member comments were heard.